Tree Removal Cost | JD Tree Service

Published by J&D Tree Service LLC

A written number before anyone starts a saw.

We are a licensed and fully insured crew based in Dandridge, TN. Every estimate is free, in writing, and based on the tree in front of us rather than a price per foot.

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How tree removal pricing actually works

Tree removal is priced by the work it takes to get a tree down without damaging anything. A crew starts with three questions: how big is the tree, what is under it, and can equipment reach it? Those answers decide whether the tree can be felled in one piece from the ground or has to be climbed, rigged, and lowered in sections — and sectioning is where most of the labor goes.

In East Tennessee, most residential removals land between $450 and $2,500. The low end is a small ornamental in an open side yard. The high end is a mature hardwood leaning toward a house, with limbs over a driveway and a root plate that has to come out before the stump is ground. Anything involving a crane or a storm-damaged tree that is already split and unstable is quoted individually.

Our quotes include the assessment, the controlled takedown, chipping the brush, hauling the wood, and raking the yard. Stump grinding is a separate line so you can choose it or skip it. Nothing gets added after the tree is on the ground — that is the difference between an estimate and a guess.

If you are still deciding whether the tree needs to come down at all, read our tree removal service page or call us for a free inspection. Trimming is often the cheaper answer when the tree is sound and the problem is clearance.

Typical price ranges in East Tennessee

Ranges reflect recent residential work across Jefferson, Sevier, Hamblen, Cocke, and Knox counties. Your site, species, and access determine where you land inside them.

Tree size	Height	Typical range
Small tree Ornamentals, young pines, and small maples with a clear drop zone.	Up to 30 ft	$450 – $850
Medium tree A typical oak or pine near a driveway, fence, or single-story roof.	30 – 60 ft	$850 – $1,500
Large hardwood Mature oak, poplar, or hickory that has to be rigged down in sections.	60 – 80 ft	$1,500 – $2,500+
Crane-assisted Tight access, picks over a roof, or a tree that cannot be climbed safely.	Any height	$2,000 – $5,000

Stump grinding

$150 – $400

Per stump, 6–12 in below grade

Crown trimming

$250 – $700

Per tree, deadwood and clearance

Lot clearing

Quoted per acre

Depends on density and access

Emergency call-out

Job price + premium

24/7 storm response

Prices shown are typical local ranges for planning, not a quote. The only number that matters is the one written on your estimate after we walk the property. See the full list of communities we serve.

What moves the price up or down

Two trees of the same height can differ by a thousand dollars. These six factors explain almost every gap.

Height and trunk diameter

A 70-foot oak carries far more wood than a 30-foot maple, and every section has to be cut, lowered, and hauled. Height and diameter are the two numbers that move a quote most.

Distance to structures

A tree standing alone in a field can be felled in one piece. A tree leaning over a roof, pool, or power drop has to be rigged piece by piece, which takes longer and needs more crew.

Access for equipment

If a truck and chipper can reach the tree, the job is faster. Steep banks, narrow gates, fences, and septic fields mean carrying brush out by hand or lifting it with a crane.

Tree condition

Dead, hollow, split, or storm-damaged trees are unpredictable. We may need extra rigging, a bucket truck, or a crane to keep the crew out of the fall zone.

Cleanup and hauling

Removal, chipping, and hauling the wood are part of the quote at J&D Tree Service. Leaving the logs behind lowers the price; leaving the brush does not, because it still has to be chipped.

Permits and utilities

Some East Tennessee properties need a permit, and any tree near overhead lines requires coordination. We flag those costs before work begins, not after.

Tree removal cost questions, answered

How much does it cost to remove a tree in East Tennessee?

Most residential removals in the Dandridge, Jefferson City, Morristown, and Knoxville area land between $450 and $2,500. Small trees in an open yard sit at the low end, while mature hardwoods next to a house or over a driveway run higher. Crane work and emergency removals are priced separately because they need more equipment and a larger crew.

Is stump grinding included in a removal quote?

No. Grinding is usually a separate line item of $150 to $400 per stump, depending on diameter and root spread. We quote it up front so you can decide before we leave the property, and we grind 6 to 12 inches below grade, then backfill the hole.

Why do some quotes come in much lower than others?

A low quote often leaves out hauling, insurance, or the equipment needed to lower sections safely. Ask three things of any crew: a certificate of insurance, a written scope that names cleanup and hauling, and a price that does not change after the tree is on the ground. Uninsured crews can look cheap until something goes wrong on your property.

Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal?

It depends on why the tree came down. Insurance commonly covers removal when a tree hits a covered structure, blocks a driveway, or is declared a hazard by a professional. Healthy trees that simply fell in the yard usually fall under the deductible. Photograph the damage before cleanup and ask your adjuster before you approve work.

How long does a removal take?

An open-yard tree is typically down and cleaned up in three to five hours. Large hardwoods, tight backyards, and crane jobs can take a full day. We give you the expected window during the estimate so you can move vehicles and plan access.

Get your number in writing

Send us the address, a photo of the tree, and what you want done. We will confirm an inspection window and hand you a fixed price, or advise you to leave the tree standing if that is the better call.

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What tree removal costs in East Tennessee.